SC 101: Core Skills

Recommended for: Conduct practitioners who are newer to the role, or who are seasoned professionals newly taking on conduct as part of their role.

This module focuses on two primary goals. First, participants will develop an understanding of the history and legal issues of the profession, as well as student rights, ethical practices, structural impact, and accessibility when engaging in the revision of policies, the review of process/procedure, the facilitation of the student experience, and the utilization of trauma-informed practices (beyond Title IX and sexual misconduct investigation). Secondly, practitioners will engage in skill development around interviewing, resolution, training of hearing boards or conduct staff, strong record management, and collaborating with campus offices.

Dates and Times TBA: Must attend all sessions to receive completion certificate.

SC 101: Pathways to Resolution
Recommended for: Conduct practitioners at any level seeking more ideas and development around alternate resolution (sanction) outcomes.

This module focuses on the effective use and development of multiple pathways for resolving matters within student conduct processes. As the field of student conduct has evolved over time, so have the tools used by administrators to resolve cases through different formats. From informal measures to a formal hearing, restorative practices, and proactive efforts to establish environments where students can thrive, there are a myriad of ways student conduct professionals can address concerning behaviors and alleged violations of policy. Participants in this module will gain a deeper understanding of the differences between and appropriateness of various pathways to resolution while learning how to effectively facilitate those pathways.

Dates and Times TBA: Must attend all sessions to receive completion certificate.

SC 201: Pathways to Resolution: Restorative Justice and Conflict Mediation
Recommended for: Conduct practitioners with at least three years or more of experience; including basic knowledge of restorative justice and conflict mediation.

This module focuses on incorporating Restorative Justice and Conflict Mediation into your case resolution process, or enhancing these methods for those who already have them in place. Participants will learn the foundational skills around RJ and CM, when and how they are utilized in conduct practice, and how they can contribute to engagement and belonging in the conduct process. Additionally, the session will offer tangible examples of RJ and CM that can be utilized in participants’ processes, as well as how to create buy-in from administration, stakeholders, and campus partners to bring these resolution methods to your campus or organization. 

Dates and Times TBA: Must attend all sessions to receive completion certificate.

SC 201: Student Organization (Sorority & Fraternity Life; Recognized Student Organization) Conduct
Recommended for: conduct practitioners with at least three years or more of experience who have a direct and consistent role in case management for SFL and RSO cases.

This module focuses on issues pertaining specifically to resolving cases involving Sorority & Fraternity Life and RSOs (Recognized Student Organizations), including issues impacting culturally-based organizations. Participants will learn proven practices in case management, interviewing, and resolution, as well as communicating and collaborating with campus partners. The module will also discuss how to approach and resolve issues around unrecognized student organizations, such as when suspended groups re-form without permission.

Dates and Times TBA: Must attend all sessions to receive completion certificate.

SC 201: Housing and Residence Life Conduct
Recommended for: Practitioners at any level who have a direct and consistent role in case management for housing and residence life.

This module focuses on the conduct process, specifically in housing and residence life. Participants will learn proven practices for proactive engagement and education around conduct issues in on-campus living spaces, including case management approaches, community building and response to issues impacting communities, and pathways to resolution. Additionally, participants will gain skills for  the role of a conduct practitioner in the residence life setting , including foundational aspects of conduct, conduct administration (e.g., assessment, records management, training student staff on report writing, and caseload management), on-call responses, and how to balance a live-in position with personal boundaries.

Dates and Times TBA: Must attend all sessions to receive completion certificate.